I figured out several major things early on that it takes Carrot ages to realize. I did notice that it’s a fairly predictable book in many ways. The climax is especially excellent, but I won’t say anything more to avoid spoilers. Early on, we feel the same safety and comfort there as Carrot, but as things progress, the museum starts to feel as spooky and dangerous as the Willows. Kingfisher also nails the atmosphere of the museum. Fair warning, there is quite a bit of body horror and gore in here, so you’re uncomfortable with those, this isn’t the book for you. And when things do happen, they are terrifying. Kingfisher builds this perfect sense of dread as her characters wander around this quiet and seemingly empty world, causing the reader to hold their breath because they know something terrible will happen. The Willows is utterly eerie and unsettling from the moment Carrot and Simon go through the door. The real star of the book is the atmosphere Kingfisher creates. It made them feel real and easy to connect with. They react to the horrors they encounter in ways that feel very human, sometimes panicking, sometimes being calm and collected, sometimes making jokes to deflect from the situation, and always just struggling their way through. For me, a good horror novel always features characters that I can connect with and care about, and I liked both Carrot and Simon and their dynamic together. Her and her barista friend, Simon, start exploring only to discover a river full of willows and portals to different worlds on the other side. But things become truly strange when a hole appears in the wall leading to a bunker that shouldn’t exist. After getting a divorce, Kara (called Carrot) moves home to help her uncle his small museum full of taxidermy and other oddities.
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